Water is necessary for carrying nutrients to your cells, flushing bacteria from your system, preventing dehydration, and replacing fluids lost from sweating, but you may not need to drink as much as you thought.
Stephen R. Daniels. pediatrician. No. You shouldn't give your newborn water or sugar water. And if you're feeding powdered or concentrated formula to your baby, never dilute it with more than the amount of water called for on the label. Your infant will get all the necessary hydration from breast milk or formula.
Give the sick child as much of the solution as it needs, in small amounts frequently. Give child alternately other fluids-such as breast milk and juices. Continue to give solids if child is four months or older. If the child still needs ORS after 24 hours, make a fresh solution.